Woodland or natural burial
Many people today look for a more environmentally friendly woodland or natural burial to a traditional funeral.
From the type of coffin and burial ground, through to the memorial choices, we have a dedicated range to choose from when arranging your woodland or natural funeral. An alternative to a traditional cemetery or graveyard, woodland or natural burial grounds offer a tranquil place for family and friends to visit and reflect. The burial grounds are often set in meadows or woodland areas with a focus on preserving the natural beauty of the environment and encouraging native wildlife and flowers.
Woodland or natural burial grounds do not usually permit traditional headstone markers with the aim that eventually the grave is reclaimed by nature. Some sites allow a tree to be planted or a grave marker, whilst others prefer a natural, biodegradable marker or no marker at all.
Coffins, caskets and urns are available in a wide range of materials that help minimise the effect on the wider environment, such as bamboo, willow, sea grass and biodegradable cardboard. These materials reduce the need for solid timber, safeguarding the future of woodlands and forests and result in a truly environmentally friendly funeral.
